Howard holds NCAA Records for goals against average in a season at 1.19 in 2003-2004 and best save percentage with a .956 mark also in 2003-2004. He set a school record with 63 saves in a triple overtime victory against UMass in the 2004 Hockey East title game.

Oct 4, 2021 · At UMaine, Howard backstopped the Black Bears after taking over the job with Mike Morrison’s transition to the NHL in the 2002 season, hopping into the driver’s seat as a first-year. In 21 games Howard was able to earn a record of 14-6, while putting up a 2.45 goals against average and a .916 save percentage in his first season.

Jan 28, 2021 · Former University of Maine hockey star Jimmy Howard announced his retirement from the National Hockey League (NHL) on Thursday. The goalie spent all 14 years of his professional career with the Detroit Red Wings after being drafted by the team in the second round of the 2003 NHL Draft.

While at UMaine, Howard led the Black Bears to the 2003–04 Frozen Four championship game, losing 1–0 to the University of Denver. While Howard was playing for the Black Bears, he was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft by the Detroit Red Wings.

Jan 28, 2021 · Former University of Maine goaltender Jimmy Howard, who played his entire 14-year NHL career in Detroit, announced his retirement Thursday with a post on his Instagram account.

Jan 28, 2021 · Former University of Maine standout and Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard announced his retirement on Instagram on Thursday after 14 seasons in the National Hockey League. Howard, 36, was a free agent and didn’t sign anywhere during the offseason.

Jan 28, 2021 · Howard, wife Rachel (Miller) and their four children have a home on Green Lake in Dedham.

Jan 1, 2015 · After blanking powerhouse Boston University in the semifinal, 1-0, Howard allowed but one goal against UMass in regulation – and none in the next 3 OT’s en route to a scintillating, 2-1, Maine win. It is considered the best final game in the league’s 30-year history. It got better for Maine and Howard in the NCAA Tournament.

Oct 2, 2020 · When Jimmy Howard was chosen in the third round of the 2003 National Hockey League draft by the Detroit Red Wings, he said he never envisioned the career he would have …

The M Club recognizes Jimmy Howard and his retirement after a storied career and 14 years with the Detroit Redwings. Jimmy was inducted into UMaine's Sports Hall of Fame in 2011. Among other honors...